SW4A Predictions

Independence

I believe that the Charlotte Observer sports section had a very small article (in the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday paper - not sure) that said the Independence head varsity baseball coach and several varsity baseball players were suspended due to something that occurred during the Easter break baseball tournament that they were involved in. I don't know any real details. A very good source told me about this. Maybe someone can confirm this and provide a bit more details.

 

Indy

This is all through hear say, but rumor has it that numerous individuals, including a few top quality varsity players have been suspended indefinitely and the coaching staff if not already, is planning to resign. Something dealing with coaches and supplying alcohol for players is what the grape-vine has told me. I hear the AD is leading the team right now.

 

Or detrimental! If that is the case I hope the community will rally around them to get things going again! Best of luck

 

Coaching is King

I continue to repeat my mantra that coaching is everything in high school baseball.

It's the difference between winning and losing.

It's the reason some schools send players on to play in college and some don't.

It's the reason some schools are proud of their baseball tradition and the former players always come back.

I don't know what's going on in Mint Hill but I hope these rumors are unfounded.

As for South Meck, it's a very good thing that the coach realizes he shouldn't coach football too.

And let's not forget to give kudos to Coach Greeson and East Meck for hanging tough and knocking off South the other day.

 

These are the type things we do not want to rely on the "grapevine" or speculate about. Until we come up with the facts let not discuss who is getting suspended or who may be resigning.....

 

Indy

I also read the article in the observer (I believe Wednesday) and noticed that several key players were not in uniform Tuesday night against Butler. I have heard grumblings, but will not offer speculation or rumors. In my opinion, Indy does need these players and coach; to remian in playoff contention.

 

Current standings 4/14/2007

SW4A

Butler 9-0
Providence 8-1
Weddington 4-5
Independence 4-5
Myers Park 4-5
Ardrey Kell 3-6
South Meck 3-6
East Meck 1-8

 

SW4A AS OF 4/13

Butler........... 16-1 9-0
Providence ....14-2 8-1
Independence 11-6 4-5
Weddington ...10-7 4-5
Myers Park.....11-6 4-5
Ardrey Kell ............3-6
South Meck ...8-10 3-6
East Meck .....4-11 1-8

 

Current standings 4/17/2007

SW4A

Butler 10-0
Providence 9-1
Myers Park 5-5
Weddington 4-6
Independence 4-6
Ardrey Kell 4-6
South Meck 3-7
East Meck 1-9

 

SW4A AS OF 4/20

Butler........... 18-1 11-0
Providence ....16-2 10-1
Ardrey Kell......15-6 5-6
Myers Park.....12-7 5-6
Weddington ...11-8 5-6
Independence 11-8 4-7
South Meck ....8-12 3-8
East Meck ......4-14 1-10